TWO people arrested over the shooting of a Merseyside man have been released without charge.

Police today renewed appeals for information into the unprovoked attack which left driver David Hazel paralysed from the waist down.

Mr Hazel, of Houghton Road, Woodchurch, was shot in the back by a man with a ball bearing gun as he finished his job as a TNT driver. Two people were arrested in September in connection with the shooting of the father-of-three but they have been released.

Detectives say the case is still being investigated and appealed for anyone who can help to come forward.

Mr Hazel's family are also backing a police call for anyone who can help find those responsible.

DI Martin Andrew of Upton CID, who has been leading the investigation, said: "We are still desperately appealing for anyone to come forward who has not done so before because their evidence could be vital."

They family say they are devastated that the investigation has not resulted in any charges so far.

"If anyone who knows what happened has a heart they should think about our baby who has to grow up with his dad in a wheelchair."

Mr Hazel's brother Gary added: "We are disappointed, particularly for David. We would really like someone to come forward and help the police."

Since the attack it has been a constant battle for the couple and their three children, Ethan, two, Charley, nine, and Cory, 10, coming to terms with the shooting, Mr Hazel's rehabilitation, and finding a place for them to live again as a family.

Anyone with any information can contact Upton CID on 0151-777 2465, or call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.